Hi! I hope I'm putting this in the right place, but I've been wondering if anyone else has dealt with this. I'm trying to apply for RN by exam, and I had to consent to the Adam Walsh background check. More than 10 years ago DCF got involved with my family because my (now) ex-husband assaulted my infant, apparently a couple times. It was completely unknown to me, as I was at work when it happened, but she appeared sick, so I was bringing her to her pediatrician and the ER several times; it was only after my ex said she fell off the bed, that the ER finally did a CT, and found subdural hematomas. Very obviously, DCF got involved, initially took custody (I got custody back at the 72 hour hearing, after my ex confessed and I filed for separation). Because it took so long for him to confess, DCF treated us both as perpetrators and supported the Care and Protection. He was ultimately charged and convicted of his crimes, and my child is doing really great these days with no residuals (thank god!!!).
Any way... apparently my name came up on the DCF registry as being part of a protective services case, and now my application for licensure by exam is under review. With Good Moral Character, there is a list of items that the Board wants, but there is absolutely no information for individuals who show up on the Registry but have no criminal history. Does anyone know how long the review will take, or what they might want for documentation? I'm trying to pace myself studying for the NCLEX, and wonder if they will even let me? (I assume I'm listed as "neglectful" for "failing to keep the child safe", which I already feel sooo much guilt for, even though I was at work when it happened.) As additional info, I do currently work with children, and my history has never been a problem...
I was assigned my investigator today. Unfortunately (due to miscommunication with atty), My atty was only officially hired 2 days ago. I applied first week of June and am waiting now to see how my atty will proceed. I will post as soon as I have any progress. Until then: STUDY, STUDY, STUDY!!
Do you know which surrounding states would one apply to? (VT, NH?). I am just curious. Would I still be able to do that while waiting for BORN? Does anyone know of anyone that got ATT after cps flag- and how long did it take?
I took my NCLEX in June 2018, nothing regarding cps came up, I renewed my CA RN license in May of 2021, and renewed Utah license in January of 2021 and nothing came up.
Just a little update; I spoke with my Atty. There is no way to speed things up that would be fair to others. I am looking at my case being presented to BORN in October. I have decided to keep the atty and let him take care of all of the paperwork etc. I will post again when I hear anything else.
I was just assigned to my investigator last week & submitted all the documentation that they requested 2 days ago. She's saying that the BORN should be able to hear my case next month but I won't believe it until it actually happens!! ?
I was just assigned to my investigator last week & submitted all the documentation that they requested 2 days ago. She's saying that the BORN should be able to hear my case next month but I won't believe it until it actually happens!! ?
When did you first apply? I’m trying to estimate an approximate time that I will be contacted
I applied back on the 25th of May. They are requesting a letter from me with an explanation as to why CPS was involved and any letters of support from family, employers, and teachers.
Anyone have any updates? I have only received a brief email from BORN saying I was pending CPS review. Now my PCS dashboard application went from saying 7/8 complete (only missing NCLEX score) to 5/8. I had previously spoken with PCS and they said they have received everything a few months ago and their end was complete. They were the ones who told me to contact the BORN
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I was assigned my investigator today. Unfortunately (due to miscommunication with atty), My atty was only officially hired 2 days ago. I applied first week of June and am waiting now to see how my atty will proceed. I will post as soon as I have any progress. Until then: STUDY, STUDY, STUDY!!